Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung Ryul) held an admissions briefing titled “Same Scores, Different Outcomes” on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Academic Conference Hall in the Main Administration Building for high school counselors in the Seoul and Gyeonggi regions. This session was organized to share the previous year’s admissions results and key changes to the 2027 academic year’s admissions process, as well as to provide guidance on the essay-based admissions track and the wide range of options available to students for changing majors and pursuing double majors. Approximately 230 college counseling teachers who had pre-registered attended the event, demonstrating high interest in Kookmin University’s essay-based admissions track.

△ Photo from the Kookmin University information session

At this information session, Kookmin University released data-driven results for the 2026 academic year’s early and regular admission rounds. In particular, the university drew significant attention by releasing the results of the essay-based admission track for the first time since its introduction last year. The briefing provided detailed information, including the competition rate, participation rate, rate of meeting the minimum CSAT score requirement, overall average score, and analysis of admitted students’ grades for the essay-based track, as well as the distribution of admitted students’ grades by department. It also compared the CSAT and academic grades of admitted students and presented the regional distribution of both applicants and admitted students.

Based on this data, Kookmin University summarized key case studies from the essay-based admissions track, providing teachers in attendance with practical information they can use for college counseling. By focusing on specific examples, the university explained how outcomes can vary depending on department selection and application strategies even within the same score range, thereby conveying the characteristics of the essay-based admissions track and application strategies in a more comprehensive manner.

Guidance on students’ broad options for changing majors and pursuing double majors was also provided. Kookmin University explained that students can change their majors starting at the end of their first semester of freshman year, noting that the scope for transferring between departments is wide open, even beyond specific admission tracks or systems. Accordingly, the university emphasized that a strategic approach to choosing a university and major is crucial during the admissions phase, while also highlighting that a wide range of pathways are available after enrollment for students to enter their desired majors based on their aptitudes and career goals. This helped high school teachers incorporate the university’s flexible educational system into their college counseling.

In addition, Kookmin University introduced its educational programs and major achievements, and explained its differentiated educational model based on a boundary-less educational ecosystem. The university also shared admission results for various early and regular admission tracks—beyond the essay-based track—and provided insights into the characteristics of each track along with application tips.

Furthermore, the university introduced key changes for the 2027 academic year and its college admission plan for the 2028 academic year. During the briefing, the university shared details on the establishment of the College of Bio-Convergence and the College of Quantum Convergence, as well as the future direction of admissions operations. It also engaged in on-site communication with teachers through an FAQ session based on pre-submitted questions and an open discussion.

This event went beyond simply providing admissions information; it served as an opportunity to strengthen networks with high school counselors in the Seoul metropolitan area and deepen their understanding of the university. Kookmin University plans to continue communicating with the teachers who attended the briefing to more accurately share the university’s educational competitiveness and admissions policies.

Jo WoogYeon, Director of Admissions at Kookmin University, stated, “This briefing focused on providing more specific information necessary for college counseling based on last year’s admissions results, including the essay-based admissions track.” He added, “We will continue to strengthen communication with high schools and consistently provide admissions information that is practically helpful to both prospective students and teachers.”